PETALING JAYA: After a long wait, national badminton legend Datuk Seri Lee Chong Wei has finally fulfilled one of his personal ambitions by launching his own tournament, the Lee Chong Wei (LCW) Cup. Unlike other invitational tournaments that feature world stars, Chong Wei has chosen to open participation exclusively to teenagers aged between 13 and 17. The total prize pool stands at RM100,000 and winners in each category will earn a trial with the national squad at the Academy Badminton Malaysia in Bukit Kiara. “As for why we are not organising a senior level tournament, the Badminton World Federation (BWF) calendar is very packed. I do not see any top players having the time to take part," said Chong Wei.

Source: The Star February 26, 2026 09:50 UTC